Patent Pending

Never Get Lost Again

The world's first wearable spatial navigation device with LIDAR mapping, DLP projection, ultrasonic haptic feedback, and on-device AI — operating entirely without GPS or cloud connectivity.

Explore the Compass

The Problem

GPS fails when you need it most. Existing devices can't see, show, or feel the terrain.

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GPS Denied

Dense forests, canyons, caves, and urban valleys block satellite signals exactly when navigation is critical.

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Surface Blind

Laser projectors fail on dark, rough, or wet terrain. Head-mounted displays block your peripheral vision.

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No Tactile Feedback

Maps require visual attention. In low light, rain, or high-alert situations, looking down at a screen is dangerous.

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Cloud Dependent

AI agents shut down without internet. Emergency beacons send coordinates but no environmental context.

A precision timekeeping instrument that also navigates the impossible. Available in wrist and pocket watch form factors.

Wrist Variant

Active navigation while moving

Use caseActive navigation while moving
LIDARArray 200 — 3 emitters, 360° coverage
GNSS/IMUFull dual-band + 9-axis IMU
ProjectionDLP 720p onto ground/surface in front
HapticsSenseField full array above projection
AIAetherGuide full conversational
VoidModeYes — long-press side button
DriftSenseFull IMU pattern analysis
Threadmark72-hr breadcrumb + Ghostline escape
ChromaGroundFull surface adaptation
DisplayNo native screen — projection only
TimekeepingOptional mechanical movement
PowerBattery 1000
WearabilityAlways on wrist, hands-free

Pocket Watch Variant

Group planning, stationary mapping, backup

Use caseGroup planning, stationary mapping, emergency backup
LIDARSingle emitter 930 in crown, 180° forward arc
GNSS/IMUFull dual-band + 9-axis IMU
ProjectionFace-down onto surface when placed
HapticsNo band or projection area for haptics
AIAetherGuide full conversational via speaker/mic 1200
VoidModeYes — long-press crown
DriftSenseLimited — crown panic button, voice command
Threadmark72-hr breadcrumb + Ghostline escape
ChromaGroundFull surface adaptation
DisplayDigital 970 visible when clamshell opened
TimekeepingRequired mechanical movement 920
PowerBattery 1000 + solar charging panel 960
WearabilityRequires retrieval, two-handed operation

Six Integrated Technologies

Each subsystem independently patent-pending. All working in concert.

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LumenField

DLP pico-projection with diffused LED — no laser speckle. Projects topographic maps onto any surface: dirt, concrete, snow, fabric. Surface-adaptive color correction via ChromaGround.

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SenseField

256-element ultrasonic phased array at 40kHz. Projects mid-air haptic pressure nodes above the map. Feel elevation contours and hazard boundaries without looking.

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TerraCore

Dedicated SLAM-on-chip NPU with on-device CNNs. Real-time 3D occupancy grids from LIDAR point clouds. Loop closure, path identification, and 72-hour trajectory logs — all without cloud.

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AetherGuide In Development

On-device AI agent with quantized 4-bit neural network. Conversational navigation assistance, disorientation assessment via vocal stress analysis, predictive safety engine for hypothermia and dehydration risk. Currently undergoing testing and refinement.

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DriftSense

Disorientation detection fused from IMU trajectory, GNSS quality, LIDAR ambiguity, and vocal stress. Automatically activates LumenField projection, Ghostline escape trails, and emergency services — all on-device.

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Ghostline / Threadmark

Continuous 72-hour breadcrumb trajectory log. On disorientation, projects escape-vector trail to nearest safe location with hazard markers, distance, and ETA. Dynamic updates as you move.

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VoidMode

Off-grid intentional cartography — map the unmapped, in real time, with your wrist.

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SCAN

360° LIDAR sweep at 30Hz captures raw point cloud as you move.

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BUILD

TerraCore voxelizes into 5cm 3D occupancy grid with loop closure.

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PROJECT

LumenField projects evolving map on ground. Scanned = solid, unscanned = translucent.

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SHARE

Mesh network merges maps across devices. Collaborative wilderness mapping.

🗺️ Export: .acmap, GeoTIFF, PLY
📝 Physical button + gesture annotations
📡 Auto-trigger in pre-set VoidZones
🔄 72-hour FIFO retention, archive via app

Built for the Uncharted

From wilderness search and rescue to military operations, cave exploration to dementia care — the Aether Compass is designed for anyone who needs navigation when GPS and the cloud are unavailable.

Search & Rescue

Real-time mapping, team mesh networking, rescue coordination markers projected onto terrain.

Wilderness Recreation

Hikers, climbers, backcountry skiers. Never lose the trail again. 72-hour breadcrumb retention.

Military & Tactical

GPS-denied operations. Edge AI with zero RF signature (passive mode). Collaborative team maps.

Elderly Care

Dementia wandering prevention. Geofenced alerts. Automatic emergency notification with environmental context.

Spelunking & Cave

No GPS, no problem. LIDAR maps underground passages in real time. Threadmark guarantees return path.

Disaster Response

Mesh network relays maps between first responders. VoidMode maps collapsed structures.

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AetherGuide AI Currently in Development
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AetherGuide is currently undergoing testing and development. The on-device AI agent is being trained on navigation, LIDAR mapping, and disorientation detection systems. Full conversational support will be available soon. Stay tuned.